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Moeilijkheden - Moeilijke taken

Ontdek hoe Engelse uitdrukkingen zoals "makkelijker gezegd dan gedaan" en "de kogel bijten" verband houden met moeilijke taken in het Engels.

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at a push
[Zinsdeel]

with difficulty or extra effort

Ex: I usually need an hour to prepare for presentations , at a push, I can do it in 45 minutes .
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to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: He bite the bullet and admit his mistake , even though it was embarrassing .
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something so unpleasant that a person has to struggle to accept it

Ex: The truth about her family had been a bitter pill for Julie to swallow.
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not difficult in words compared to how difficult it can be in practice

Ex: Your overall perfromance must be better in this season you understand?
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a situation that is complicated, awkward, or annoying

Ex: The company 's financial mismanagement and the subsequent legal issues have created fine kettle of fish, leaving the employees uncertain about their future .
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someone or something that is difficult to understand, deal with, or overcome

Ex: The new math concept was tough nut for the students to grasp , requiring them to put in extra effort and seek additional help from the teacher .
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used to say that something is very difficult and one will need to put a lot of effort into doing it

Ex: The chef had his work cut out for him as he had to prepare a gourmet meal for a large wedding reception with specific dietary restrictions and preferences.
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used to express a sense of uncertainty or nervousness before attempting something

Ex: Holding his résumé , the job applicant entered the intimidating interview room and quietly said to himself , Here goes nothing, " as he sat down to face the panel of interviewers .
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to try to do something that is very unlikely to accomplish

Ex: The company tried to collect outstanding payments from the delinquent client , but it was like trying get blood out of a stone.
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to be very successful that demands a lot of hard work in order to be outdone or surpassed

Ex: The breathtaking scenic beauty of that remote island takes some beating, making it an unforgettable destination for travelers seeking natural wonders.
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tall order
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a very difficult or unreasonable request

een moeilijke opdracht, een hoge eis

een moeilijke opdracht, een hoge eis

Ex: The new employee was given a tall order on their first day , being asked to deliver a critical presentation to a room full of executives .De nieuwe medewerker kreeg op zijn eerste dag een **moeilijke opdracht**, waarbij hem werd gevraagd een kritische presentatie te geven aan een zaal vol executives.
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to be no picnic
[Zinsdeel]

used to emphasize that doing something is not easy at all

Ex: Convincing your dad to accept seeing was no picnic I 'm telling you .
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